Where is South Fork Skykomish River?

South Fork Skykomish River is a river in Washington.

How is South Fork Skykomish River rated?

South Fork Skykomish River in Washington has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 11 reviews.

Updated August 13, 2025

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Photo: Lumber mill at Grotto on the South Fork of the Skykomish River, Washington, n.d. by Unknown authorUnknown author (Public domain) License

South Fork Skykomish River

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4.6(11 reviews)

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Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 12131500, as of Aug 22, 6:45 PM gauge-local time

Streamflow

209 ft³/s

discharge

Gage height

17.13 ft

water level

No official beach-advisory feed for Washington yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SOUTH FORK SKYKOMISH RIVER AT SKYKOMISH, WA (5.1 mi away), as of Aug 22, 6:45 PM gauge-local time.

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Weather at South Fork Skykomish River

H: 73° L: 60°

Patchy rain nearby

73°

Feels like 73°

Precipitation

66%

Humidity

62%

Wind

4 mph

UV Index

0.8

Water Conditions:

🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected

12 AM

68°

3 AM

63°

6 AM

60°

9 AM

67°

12 PM

68°

3 PM

72°

6 PM

73°

9 PM

63°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is South Fork Skykomish River?: South Fork Skykomish River is a river in Washington.
Can you swim at South Fork Skykomish River?: Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is South Fork Skykomish River rated?: South Fork Skykomish River in Washington has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 11 reviews.

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